What does FAD mean in FUNDS

The Fund for the Advancement of the Discipline (FAD) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and inspiring research that advances current understanding in academic disciplines.

FAD provides grant funding for researchers in any field, from liberal arts and humanities to natural sciences, business and engineering. Grants are available for both individual and collaborative projects.

Grant funding from FAD can be used to support a variety of research projects including research studies, data collection, project development, as well as degrees focused on advancing knowledge within specific disciplines or across disciplines.

Applicants must submit an online grant application form, which includes a comprehensive description of the proposed research project. Additionally, applicants must include letters of recommendation and other relevant supporting documents. Applications are reviewed by a committee consisting of members from various disciplines.

The length of time between submitting an application and receiving approval varies depending on the complexity of the proposed project. Generally speaking, it can take several weeks to several months to receive a decision regarding your application.

Yes, there is an annual deadline each year for grant applications which is typically in April or May each year; though this may change depending on availability of funds and other factors.

In addition to an online form, applicants must submit their CV/resume; detailed descriptions of planned activities; letters of recommendation from experts in their field; budget information; timelines; and samples of work completed or underway related to the project proposal.

Following submission of your grant application you will receive confirmation when it has been received by FAD’s staff members who will also notify you if your proposal has been accepted or rejected within a few weeks after review by our committee members.

Yes! We provide guidance materials that outline general procedures involved in preparing research proposals as well as resources available through our website for further information about particular topics or fields being considered for funding. Additionally, we offer one-on-one consultation with staff members who are experienced with developing various types of research proposals at all levels - undergraduate through post-doctoral fellowships.